windows updates

[Tom O'Neill]

After installing dozens of Windows Updates, it occurred to
me that, if I ever had to completely reinstall XP, it
would takes days to download and install all these
updates.It would appear to be simpler to backup the
downloaded update files to a CD, and use that after
reinstalling Windows. Where are these files located on my
computer? All the files regarding updates and HotFixes
appear to be UNinstall files.

[Marc Stone]

I've been looking for weeks for something that can do this. I do about 30
updates a day on new machines.

Marc

"Tom O'Neill" > wrote in message
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> After installing dozens of Windows Updates, it occurred to
> me that, if I ever had to completely reinstall XP, it
> would takes days to download and install all these
> updates.It would appear to be simpler to backup the
> downloaded update files to a CD, and use that after
> reinstalling Windows. Where are these files located on my
> computer? All the files regarding updates and HotFixes
> appear to be UNinstall files.